Title:  Estimator

At AusNet, we are at the centre of Victoria’s energy transformation—connecting renewable energy sources to the grid and delivering reliable transmission infrastructure that powers communities.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That is refreshing.

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Estimator.  This 12 month fixed term role will see you responsible for developing accurate project cost estimates in accordance with the company standards and within agreed delivery timeframes, ensuring projects to be completed within budget and allowing AusNet to deliver its annual CAPEX portfolio.

With a Hybrid working arrangement, this role is based in Southbank and is part of the Network Operations & Delivery team within the Distribution line of business.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Develop project cost estimates for Company and Customer initiated projects
• Apply project delivery knowledge to ensure accurate estimating
• Maintain cost estimation libraries, ensuring rates and effort hours are kept up to date
• Present project estimates to various stakeholders as part of the estimating governance process (i.e. estimate reviews and estimate challenge sessions)
• Collate feedback from previously delivered projects (post implementation reviews) which will serve as input into new project estimates

• Provide support to address Requests for Information as required during the project lifecycle

 What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated knowledge in the field of project cost estimation, with the ability to develop bottom-up estimates
• Understanding the composition of a project cost estimate, including the various direct and indirect costs
• Knowledge of Expert Estimation software, preferred
• Knowledge of wider project delivery phases such as design, construction and commissioning, highly beneficial
• Demonstrated high level of organisational skills and effectively handling multiple tasks, setting priorities, managing timeframes and meeting deadlines under pressure

A real place to belong.
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you are passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.